3.0 Hours of Monument Valley's Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour
Overview
This 3-hour Lower Monument Valley sunrise or sunset tour is a custom tour created by your guide. It is a chance for them to create their own itinerary to give their guests the best experience of Monument Valley. Our guides do stop at the major scenic overlooks and monuments like the John Ford's Point, Big Hogan, Totem Pole, Sun's Eye and more.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Local professional guide
- Transport by open-air Safari vehicle/ enclosed SUV
- Hand sanitizers available upon request.
- Local taxes
- Pet friendly
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dineh Bekeyah Tours, Monument Valley, UT
This tour is a custom tour and are not necessarily in the order below. Each guide has their own itinerary and have a specific place and time to be throughout the tour.
The 3 hour tour makes a stop at the famous John Ford’s Point where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were film, and also the Transformers: Age of Extinction featuring Mark Wahlberg. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the arches.
At “Sun’s Eye Arch” you will be standing at a specific degree to look up into the rock arch and see why it is named Sun’s Eye. At the same location you will also see Petroglyphs and hear your guide’s stories.
You will also travel to the “Big Hogan.” The Big Hogan is a great place to take family pictures and lie against the rocks and feel its warmth. Your guide will provide stories and suggest great photo shots.
In the Backcountry is the “Ear of the Wind.” This is the largest arch in the park, and your guide will escort you to a photogenic spot where you can take photographs.
You will be guided to the Totem Pole and Yei Bi Cheii Monuments where you will be able to take photographs and hear the cultural stories behind each monument.
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, then get ready for a scenic drive to Monument Valley in a comfortable all-terrain vehicle— allowing for exclusive access to parts of the park that are inaccessible to smaller cars.
The area, located on a Navajo Reservation and considered a sacred healing region by Native American tribes, is tough to navigate on your own. But your guide will walk you through the history of the Navajo tribal park and the background of each stunning natural formation. With your choice of a sunrise or sunset tour, you’re bound for incredible, camera-ready views during the sun-kissed time of day known by photographers as the “Golden Hour.”
The itineraries are fully customizable, so you’ll have your pick of some incredible spots, including iconic rock formations like John Ford’s Point, which served as film backdrop in many John Wayne Westerns. One of the most photographed formations is the Yei Bi Chei monuments, which resemble a line of tribal dancers. You’ll also get an opportunity to take pictures of the Big Hogan, a sandstone cave chamber, and Ear of the Wind, a mesmerizing, crimson-hued arch.
At the North Window where you will have a chance to take pictures of the Mittens and Butte at different angles. Your tour guide will then slowly and safely transport you back to your departure point.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: John Ford Point, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536, USA
John Ford’s Point, where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were film. Also the Transformers; Age of Extinction featuring Mark Wahlberg. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the arches.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dineh Bekeyah Tours, Monument Valley, UT
This tour is a custom tour and are not necessarily in the order below. Each guide has their own itinerary and have a specific place and time to be throughout the tour.
The 3 hour tour makes a stop at the famous John Ford’s Point where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were film, and also the Transformers: Age of Extinction featuring Mark Wahlberg. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the arches.
At “Sun’s Eye Arch” you will be standing at a specific degree to look up into the rock arch and see why it is named Sun’s Eye. At the same location you will also see Petroglyphs and hear your guide’s stories.
You will also travel to the “Big Hogan.” The Big Hogan is a great place to take family pictures and lie against the rocks and feel its warmth. Your guide will provide stories and suggest great photo shots.
In the Backcountry is the “Ear of the Wind.” This is the largest arch in the park, and your guide will escort you to a photogenic spot where you can take photographs.
You will be guided to the Totem Pole and Yei Bi Cheii Monuments where you will be able to take photographs and hear the cultural stories behind each monument.
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, then get ready for a scenic drive to Monument Valley in a comfortable all-terrain vehicle— allowing for exclusive access to parts of the park that are inaccessible to smaller cars.
The area, located on a Navajo Reservation and considered a sacred healing region by Native American tribes, is tough to navigate on your own. But your guide will walk you through the history of the Navajo tribal park and the background of each stunning natural formation. With your choice of a sunrise or sunset tour, you’re bound for incredible, camera-ready views during the sun-kissed time of day known by photographers as the “Golden Hour.”
The itineraries are fully customizable, so you’ll have your pick of some incredible spots, including iconic rock formations like John Ford’s Point, which served as film backdrop in many John Wayne Westerns. One of the most photographed formations is the Yei Bi Chei monuments, which resemble a line of tribal dancers. You’ll also get an opportunity to take pictures of the Big Hogan, a sandstone cave chamber, and Ear of the Wind, a mesmerizing, crimson-hued arch.
At the North Window where you will have a chance to take pictures of the Mittens and Butte at different angles. Your tour guide will then slowly and safely transport you back to your departure point.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: John Ford Point, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536, USA
John Ford’s Point, where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were film. Also the Transformers; Age of Extinction featuring Mark Wahlberg. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the arches.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We do observe Daylight Savings time. We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Be advised that there is a one hour time difference between Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone (Mid-March to October).
- Uneven walking surfaces
- COVID19 protocols exercised and in place.
- Please call Charlene Johnson (owner) 24 hrs. to reassure tour attendance and meeting location @ (928)409-0088
- If you are feeling any symptoms of COVID19 or have been around a person who tested positive for COVID19, please advise us immediately for a cancellation.
- DBK guides will practice COVID19 protocols during tour including NO CONTACT (handshake, high-fives, elbow nudges, etc...).
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Dianaellie
May 2022
I was excited for this tour based on other Tripadvisor reviews that I had read. However, our young guide shorted the 3 hour Sunset Tour by 45 minutes. He was very knowledgeable, but I think he was bored or tired so he hurried back to our starting point. I was really disappointed.
I was excited for this tour based on other Tripadvisor reviews that I had read. However, our young guide shorted the 3 hour Sunset Tour by 45 minutes. He was very knowledgeable, but I think he was bored or tired so he hurried back to our starting point. I was really disappointed.rs4711
April 2022
Levander was our guide and was exceptional. I highly recommend the sunset tour; the colors are spectacular. Levander knows all the best locations and even ones that were off the main roads.
Levander was our guide and was exceptional. I highly recommend the sunset tour; the colors are spectacular. Levander knows all the best locations and even ones that were off the main roads.256jeniferl
April 2022
Great sunrise tour! We had an excellent guide Lee. He took us to all the great photo shots and helped us with the picture taking. We learned a lot about the Navajo Nation. I would highly recommend this tour and this guide!
Great sunrise tour! We had an excellent guide Lee. He took us to all the great photo shots and helped us with the picture taking. We learned a lot about the Navajo Nation. I would highly recommend this tour and this guide!Ronald_K
April 2022
Super tour, our guide Joseph gave a lot information and helped is making Some beautiful pictures. Unfortunately the tour ended before the real sunset.
Super tour, our guide Joseph gave a lot information and helped is making Some beautiful pictures. Unfortunately the tour ended before the real sunset.Jonathan_W
April 2022
My girlfriend and I went on the sunrise tour with Harry. It was just our party. We had flexibility and extra time to see a few bonus sites in the back country. Harry is an artist with the camera. He has an eye for detail. We hit all the popular important sites and he gave us tips on where to shoo...
My girlfriend and I went on the sunrise tour with Harry. It was just our party. We had flexibility and extra time to see a few bonus sites in the back country. Harry is an artist with the camera. He has an eye for detail. We hit all the popular important sites and he gave us tips on where to shoot pictures such as composition, framing, lighting. It was a great experience. Also he was right on time and we started our adventure promptly.David_G
April 2022
Our wonderful guide Harry made this experience even better!! The scenery was spectacular. Highly recommended this tour to anyone!!
Our wonderful guide Harry made this experience even better!! The scenery was spectacular. Highly recommended this tour to anyone!!